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Tricep M0063701180Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · Hooked-Prong Grasping Forceps · Class 2

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729192220), received between Sep 17, 2018 and Sep 17, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging2

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement2
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 17, 2018Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A TALON MINI- FORCEPS PACKAGING WAS FOUND DAMAGED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING REVIEW OF INVENTORY, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE DEVICE PACKAGING HAD PUNCTURES IN IT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED IN THIS EVENT. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THIS EVENT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL TO DATE. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT DETAILS BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 7881605 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 17, 2018Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A TALON MINI- FORCEPS PACKAGING WAS FOUND DAMAGED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING REVIEW OF INVENTORY, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE DEVICE PACKAGING HAD PUNCTURES IN IT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED IN THIS EVENT. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THIS EVENT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL TO DATE. SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT DETAILS BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient; No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 7881372 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.